Sale!

I can't resist a sale...

The Hancock Fabrics on the north side of Madison is closing...I bought an enormous amount of stuff for about 1/3 of what the regular price would be...

I have a huge pile to wash.
I have many ideas to sew.

:)

I think that might be heaven! lol

Coming soon: girls' ponchos for Easter and matching "American Girl" doll outfits. So excited!

Memory Doll

Here is one that I made from a gown I made and wore for induction into an honor society in college. The gown was green silky, and had these (at the time, at least) pretty lace inserts. It's more than a little dated now. :)

I didn't take pics as I was making it, but here's the doll:

I really enjoy making these...they're so much better than having the dress laying around. You can look at the doll and remember what was happening when you wore that specific dress...just love it. :)

Okay - I'm off to do...something. Still haven't decided what yet - but I did open an etsy store, so now I have to get some things on there!

February already?

Jeez, the fall and winter went by fast! I had a student teacher during the fall semester, so I had time on my hands to work on some work things that had been piling up. Unfortunately, fall and winter is the slow time for me for sewing, so I haven't spent a lot of time in the sewing room.

I have some new ideas - I was playing around with reconstructions for awhile and really enjoyed them. I've made a few Memory Dolls and a bridesmaid's dress. And some clothes for me. :) I need to update the web page and make it a little prettier - I'm unsatisfied with that. And I have some really cute ideas for spring ponchos/capes for little girls. I'd love to try some matching with Barbie's or American Girls - I think that would be really cute.

It's been nice to get back down here the last few days - I miss it when I don't take time to work in the sewing room. It's relaxing for me - stress-relieving, and in general ...just nice.

Okay - I'm off to see what needs to be done!